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Essence of Healing: The Journey of American Indian Nurses

Oct 2, 2017

0h 58m

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Overview

Essence of Healing is a documentary exploring the life journeys of 14 American Indian nurses - their experiences growing up, their experiences in nursing school, and their experiences on the job. They are part of a larger story - a historical line of care and compassion that has run through hundreds of indigenous tribes for thousands of years.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

University of North Dakota's RAIN Program

united tribes technical college

kat communications

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Cast

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Alyssa Martinez

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Nichole Thomas

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Mary Lynn Eaglestaff

Jessica Ahmann

Dorothea Olsen

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Misty Wilkie-Condiff

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Jessica Ahmann

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Dorothea Olsen

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Shellee Bercier

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Loretta Meridith

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Debbie Jeanotte

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Kim Garnett-Williams

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